I was getting an error saying to update Google Play Services even after I updated it. The error was persistent in Google Now pane (I use the Google Launcher). So I did a search on what could possibly be wrong. Saw some folks rebooted and it went away. When I went to reboot, it was already gone and Google Now was back. All I can figure is that after it says everything is done, there is still stuff happening in the background.

I also noticed that my phone warmed up a bit from doing the update. I left it plugged in through out.

Other than the animations (I like them), notifications (more good than bad), and the new dialer, there is not much different since I used Google Launcher already.

The device is smooth and snappy, so no complaints there. I need to give it a couple of days to determine battery life. I had not complaints before, so as long as there is not a hit, I will be happy.

I'm curious about the SD card as well. My old SD card gave my Note 4 a lot of Indexing problems when I first got it. I am sure it was the files on it, but nevertheless......I took the card out and never put in another. If no problems with using one with the update, I will buy a new 64 gb.

So, I did a full reset. It took just a few moments to get things going and had a little fun doing so because the restart was nice to have done because you can now select which apps you want restored and which you don't. It's unfortunate because I like to use Nova launcher and I did a destructive restore and didn't pull out the backup by accident.

So, off the bat, there are tons of new things to play with in settings, but they're mostly just moved around. After complete restore, this thing is CRAZY debloated compared to what we saw before. I am telling you 1/2 the apps are just not there! I also didn't install a lot, that's kinda my thing at the same time. Going after my galaxy gear apk soon and will tell you about that if there's anything negative.

The camera is really lightning fast. Loading and then it's the true "no lag" snap even in HDR mode.

The over all lack of apps running is making the whole system seem smoother. Loving it. Nothing else to report at this time.